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28 thoughts on “More Breaking News Bad”

I cannot stand to watch any national news anymore. They only dwell on negative stories and have zero respect for families in pain and grief. When called on the carpet about it, they spout the 1st Amendment. Yes, we need Freedom of Speech. Thankfully, I have other ways to get news without relying on all major news networks.

I do not believe for one minute the masses want to see others’ pain and suffering. I’m also glad my remote works. Great post, Lance. 🙂

It is difficult to watch sometimes (most of the time). Broadcast journalism used to be much better; that is for certain. No one in charge has any decency any more, it seems to me.
Thank you for reading my rant and for your comments.
-Lance

It is no different than watching Jerry Springer. Shameless. Ratings are more important than the actual act of portraying any semblance of ethical conduct. I can’t watch it, ’cause if I do, it pisses me off so bad I can’t stand myself.
Great rant Lance.

If memory serves, once upon a time the media had respect for grief. But those days have long since gone.
It really adds nothing to the news to see people suffering this way.
Wanna cover the missing plane story 24/7? Fine. Cover the story, but leave the people who are grieving the hell alone.
Thank you Sharon for reading and commenting.

Hiya Neb,
Trust me on this: don’t bother watching. It is, as you said, sickening. I have heard so much bullshit regarding this story, but I guess they need to fill their airtime and sell stuff. In some respects we are all to blame for not demanding better from the media.

The way the Malaysian government has handled this tragedy is horrendous and inexcusable. I agree. But the fact remains the media have done a horrible disservice to the friends and families of the victims. That was my point.
Mad Annie, thanks so much for reading and commenting. Your time here is always valued.
–Lance

All I can come up with is that if sensationalism didn’t sell they wouldn’t do it. I guess that’s why here in Heathen House our favorite channel is OFF — the one television we’ve got isn’t connected in any way to the outside world. 🙂

I can truthfully say that I have gone months at a time not watching TV at all.
Generally now, as I am working on my blog, I have the TV on, but muted. If I see something that looks interesting, I turn on the volume.

Thanks Heathen for dropping in and reading my mini-rant.
Your comments are all ways appreciated.

Actually, not sure if your comment was tongue-in-cheek, but all the times I found myself in Dubai, I watched Al Jazeera a lot (English version of course–I only know enough Arabic to get into trouble) and I found that network refreshing. I saw what I considered to be some very good broadcast journalism.
Truly.
I can now watch them here in the states, and often do.

I get news from many sources, internet, newspapers, magazines, such as Time and….Texas Monthly.
Cable News is mostly for entertainment, as far as I am concerned. And I do laugh at my Television. I also have been known to throw stuff at it while cussing.

Hi Laura,
Yeah. I concur. There has been virtually no other serious news coverage for two weeks. Stuff is happening in Ukraine, Washington state, and Texas! (hehe).
As they say, “If it bleeds, it leads.”
Thanks for coming by and commenting, as always.
–Lance

If just one of them would take the high ground, it might restore some respect. But of course, this will never happen. I have not checked out the other networks and I would LOVE to be proven wrong. I am not holding my breath.
Thank you for reading and responding.